2016 SKODA FABIA door lock

Towing eye rearFig. 191
Rear towing eye
The rear towing eye is located below the rear bumper on the right » Fig. 191.
Vehicles with a trailer device
For vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the pre-installed detachable
tow-bar may be used » page 119, Hitch .
Remote control - change battery
Fig. 192
Remove cover/take out battery
›
Pop out the key bit.
›
Press off the battery cover
A
» Fig. 192 with your thumb or by using a flat
screwdriver in region
B
.
›
Open the battery in the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery in the direction of arrow
2
and install a new
battery.
›
Insert the battery cover
A
and press it down until it clicks audibly into place.
The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the key after replacing the battery » page 48.
CAUTION■
The replacement battery must correspond to the original specification.■Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
Note
■We recommend you have the battery replaced by a specialist garage.■If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the bat-
tery is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Emergency unlocking / locking of doors
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
159
Locking the door without locking cylinders
160
Unlock the boot lid
160
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
160
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
Fig. 193
Handle on the driver's door: opening lock cover / lock cylinder
with key
The driver's door can be emergency unlocked / emergency locked using the key via the lock cylinder.
›
Pull on the door handle and hold.
›
Insert the key into the recess on the lower side of the cover and fold up the
cover in the direction of arrow » Fig. 193.
›
Release the door handle. 
159Emergency equipment, and self-help

›For vehicles with
LHD,insert the key with the fold-out key bit with the but-
tons facing upwards » Fig. 193 into the lock cylinder and unlock/lock the vehi-
cle.›
For vehicles with RHD, insert the key with the fold-out key bit with the but-
tons facing downwards into the lock and unlock/lock the vehicle.
›
Pull on the door handle and hold.
›
Replace the cover.
CAUTION
Make sure you do not damage the paint when performing an emergency lock-
ing/unlocking.
Locking the door without locking cylinders
Fig. 194
Emergency locking: Left/right rear door
›
Open the corresponding back door remove the trim
A
» Fig. 194 .
›
Insert the key into the slot and turn in the direction of the arrow (spring-loa-
ded position).
›
Replace the cover
A
.
After closing, the door is locked.
Unlock the boot lidFig. 195
Unlocking the door
The boot lid can be unlocked manually from inside the vehicle.
›
Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the opening in the trim » Fig. 195 as
far as the latch.
›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
Fig. 196
Remove / release the selector lever
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Insert a flat-head screwdriver or similar tool into the gap in the arrow area
1
» Fig. 196 and carefully lift the cover in arrow direction
2
.
›
Likewise lift the cover with your hand as well.
›
Press on the yellow plastic part in the direction of arrow
3
, simultaneously
press the lock button in the selector lever handle and put the lever in posi-
tion N.
If the selector lever is moved again to position P, it is once again blocked. 
160Do-it-yourself

Information on braking93
Warning lights29
Brake system101
Braking Running in
98
Breakdown kit154
Breakdown service see Help in an emergency
8
Bulbs Replacing
165
Button in driver's door electric windows
51
C
Camera See reversing camera
105
CAR See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Car battery Check condition
143
Cover143
Disconnecting and reconnecting144
Replacing144
Winter operation143
CAR button See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Car care131
Exterior132
Interior134
Outside133
Car computer see multifunction display
38
Care and maintenance127
Cargo element80
Carrier84
Car wash131
Car washing131
Exterior132
Interior134
washing131
Central locking44
Problems48
Central locking button46
Change battery
159
Changing Windscreen wiper blades
162
Changing a wheel151
Changing151
Changing gear Selector lever
96
Changing wheels Wheels
151
Charging a vehicle battery144
Check Brake fluid
142
Engine oil140
Fit ball head properly121
Oil level140
Checking Battery status
143
Coolant141
Checks Statutory checks
127
Children and safety20
Child safety lock48
Child seat20
Classification22
Installation location22, 23
in the passenger seat22
ISOFIX23
on the front passenger seat21
on the passenger seat21
TOP TETHER24
Cigarette lighter69
Cleaning the vehicle Outside133
Windows133
Climatronic85
Automatic operation87
Operating elements87
Recirculated air mode88
Clothes hook72
cockpit26
Cockpit Lighting
57
Coin and card holders67
Comfort signalling54
COMING HOME56
Compartments66
Component protection128
Computer see multifunction display
38
Coolant140
Checking141
Refilling141
Temperature display28
Warning light34
CORNER See Fog lights with the CORNER function
56
Correct routing of seat belt
14
Correct seated position10
Correct seating position12
Cruise Control System107
Cup holders68
D
DAY LIGHT see Daylight running lights
54
Daylight running lights54
dazzle59
De-icing rear window58
183Index

DeactivationAirbag18
Delayed locking of the boot lid See boot lid
50
Departure angle177
Diesel136
Diesel fuel136
Diesel particle filter (DPF)35
Digital Clock37
Digital Service Plan131
Dipped beam53
Dipstick140
display cardinal points
36
Display Coolant temperature
28
Fuel level28
Gear changes37
In the instrument cluster36
MAXI DOT40
Service intervals41
Disposal Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
129
Distance warning115
Warning light36
Door Child safety lock
48
Emergency locking160
Emergency locking of the driver's door159
Opening/Closing47
door alarm36
Drive Driving through water
99
DriveGreen98
driving emissions
175
fuel consumption175
Driving Maximum speed178
through water99
E
Economical driving
98
EDL102
Electric power windows Malfunctions
52
Electric windows50
Electric Windows Button in driver’s door’
51
Electronic differential lock (EDL, XDS)102
Electronic immobilizer90
Emergency Hazard warning light system
56
Jump-starting156, 157
Selector lever-unlocking160
Starting / stopping the engine with the push of a button
91
Starting the engine / stopping with the push of a button
92
Towing the vehicle157
Towing the vehicle using the trailer device159
Tyre repair154
Unlocking/locking the door159
Unlocking / locking the door160
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher
150
First aid kit149
Jack150
Reflective vest149
Vehicle tool kit150
Warning triangle149
Emergency spare Removing / stowing
152
Emission control system31
Emissions175
Engine Information messages34
Running in98
Engine compartment137
Brake fluid142
Coolant140
Engine oil139
Overview138
Vehicle battery142
Windscreen washer fluid139
Engine drag torque control (MSR)101
Engine number173
engine oil specification
139
Engine oil139
Check140
Oil changing139
Refilling140
Warning light34
EPC31
ESC Operation
101
Warning light30
Extended warranty5
F
Fastening elements
76
Fatigue detection116
Films132
Fire extinguisher150
First aid kit149
Flashing54
Flexible storage compartment80
Fog lights Warning light
33
Fog lights/rear fog light55
Fog lights with the CORNER function56
Footmats95
see Footmats95
184Index

Force limiterWindow52
Front Assist114
Deactivation/activation116
Distance warning115
Malfunctions116
Operation114
Radar sensor100
Warning and automatic braking115
Warning light36
Front seats62
Fuel135
Diesel136
Fuel gauge28
refer to Fuel135
Refuelling135
Unleaded petrol135
Warning light32
fuel consumption175
Fuel reserve32
Fuses162
in the dash panel163
in the engine compartment164, 165
G
Gearbox Information messages
33
Gear change Gear recommendation
37
Information on the selected gear37
Gear changing Gear stick
95
Genuine parts128
Glasses compartment71
GPS See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
H
handbrake warning light
29
Handbrake94
Hazard warning light system56
HBA102
Headrests64
heater Rear window
58
Heater Recirculated air mode
88
Heating85, 86
Mirrors61
Seats65
Help in an emergency8
HHC102
Hill Start Assist (HHC)102
hitch123
Hitch119
Hooks77
horn26
I
I-PAD holder
73
Ignition lock91
Images See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Immobilizer90
In an emergency Changing a wheel
151
Inertia reel15
Information about the towing process157
information system Auto Check Control
36
door alarm36
Information system36
Gear recommendation37
MAXI DOT display40
Multifunction display38
Service interval display41
Infotainment6
Instrument cluster27
Warning lights28
interior light57
Interior lighting58
Interior monitor49
ISOFIX23
J
Jack
150
Jacking points Raise vehicle
153
Jump-starting156, 157
K
KESSY Unlocking/locking
46
key Starting / stopping the engine
91
Switch on/off ignition91
Key Change battery
159
Locking45
Unlocking45
L
Lamp failure Warning light
35
Lamps Warning light
35
LEAVING HOME56
lever Turn signal/main beam
54
Lever ACC
111
Cruise control108
Front Assist116
185Index

Seat belts13
Belt tensioners15
fastening and unfastening14
Seatbelts Inertia reels
15
Seat belts Warning light
29
Seats Adjusting the front seats
62
front62
Front armrest63
Headrests64
Heating65
Rear63
Rear seat64
Rear seat backrests63
Setting62
Seats and headrest62
see Instrument cluster see Instrument cluster
27
Selector lever96
Selector lever control96
Selector lever lock Warning light
33
service127
Service Service interval display
41
Warning light36
Service intervals129, 130
Service Plan131
Setting Headrests
64
Mirror61
Seat belt height14
Seats62
Setting the Clock
37
Set to lower position of the variable loading floor
81
upper position of the variable loading floor81
shifting Tiptronic97
SmartGate connection using Wi-Fi direct
43
Connection via Wi-Fi42
introductory information42
Password/PIN code change43
Setting43
SmartLink See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Snow chains148
sockets 12-volt power socket in the luggage compart-ment
70
12-volt socket in the interior70
Sound See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Spare wheel147
Removing / stowing152
Speed limiter108
Warning light33
Speed regulating system Warning light
33
Speed symbol147
Spoiler128
Stabilisation system101
Stability Control (ESC)101
START-STOP92
Jump-starting157
Manually deactivating/activating the system93
operation92
Warning light35
START-STOP system92
Start engine Immobilizer
90
Starter button Lock / unlock the steering lock
90
Problems with the engine start92
Starting / stopping the engine91
Switch on/off ignition91
Starting engine Jump-starting156
Starting the engine Jump-starting
157
Key91
Starter button91
Steering lock (KESSY system) Warning light
30
steering wheel Correct posture
11
Steering wheel Buttons
38
setting11
Stopping see Parking
94
Stopping the engine Key
91
Starter button91
Storage66
storage compartment Glasses compartment
71
under the passenger seat72
Storage compartment in the doors
67
in the front arm rest71
in the front centre console67
in the rear centre console73
on the dash panel68
on the front passenger side71
on the side of the front seat72
Storage compartments66
sun visor59
Sun visors59
Switch Car battery
144
Switching the lights on and off53
Switch off Alarm
49
Switch off ignition91
Key91
188Index